Rabies
Info for Veterinarians & Animal Control
The following resources provide information to assist in animals rabies prevention and control in the interest of public health:
- Rabies risk assessments - Human health care providers, veterinarians and CD nurses caring for patients with potential rabies exposures may contact N.C. DHHS Public Health Veterinarians (919-733-3419; 24/7) for evaluation of exposure circumstances and advisement on whether post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is appropriate. In the case of animals, the determination of whether or not control measures should be applied is made under NC GS § 130A-197
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- Rabies tags:
- Rabies tag lists - Yearly lists of contact information arranged by tag number for easier tracking of animals.
- Rabies tags order form
- Protocol:
- NC DHHS: N.C. Rabies Control Manual - North Carolina-specific guidance and information for local health departments, healthcare providers, veterinarians, certified rabies vaccinators, animal control and other professionals involved in rabies control and prevention. Includes N.C. laws and rules, risk assessment algorithms, human PEP recommendations and standing order templates, animal vaccination requirements, and animal management protocols.
- N.C. Rabies Laws: GS § 130A-184 through 201
- N.C. Rabies Rules: 10A NCAC 41 Subchapter G, Sections .0101-.0103
- NC DHHS: Import/Export Requirements for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
- Prevention:
- Rabies risk assessments - Human health care providers, veterinarians and CD nurses caring for patients with potential rabies exposures may contact N.C. DHHS Public Health Veterinarians (919-733-3419; 24/7) for evaluation of exposure circumstances and advisement on whether post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is appropriate. In the case of animals, the determination of whether or not control measures should be applied is made under NC GS § 130A-197 .
- Rabies virology/serology - See the State Laboratory of Public Health for information on rabies testing services and specimen requirements.
- Search for North Carolina animal control agencies - North Carolina Association of Rabies Control Agencies (NCARCA)
- US APHIS: APHIS North Carolina Area Office
- CDC: Rabies
- CDC: World Rabies Day - A global health observance to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. Co-sponsored by CDC and the Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC).
- North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board : The state occupational licensing board for veterinary practice. Manages examination of applicants, issuing and renewing licenses/registrations, formal complaints, practice name approvals, and inspections of all veterinary practices throughout the state.
- North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association : Professional organization providing continuing education, public relations, advocacy and lobbying on behalf of veterinary medicine in the state.
- NC Veterinary Division , Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Protects the health of the state's livestock and poultry population through the administration of regulatory animal health programs and its diagnostic laboratory system. Responsibilities include the surveillance, monitoring, control, and eradication of diseases; regulation of animal movements; inspections and testing on the farm and at markets and sales; providing diagnostic laboratory service to owners and their veterinarians; and conducting regulatory disease testing to facilitate interstate and export movement of animals and food products.
at 919-855-7701.
